as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
he has remained intransigent, refusing all suggestions for improvement of the process
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Recent Examples of intransigent
Although Congress and Allende had months to work for compromise solutions to the nation’s problems, both remained intransigent.
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Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump could end his indulgent policies soon, especially if Putin continues to be intransigent.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As Libya has demonstrated, protecting civilians from intransigent regimes often requires persistent and sustained action.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
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Kristina Mani, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump could end his indulgent policies soon, especially if Putin continues to be intransigent.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As Libya has demonstrated, protecting civilians from intransigent regimes often requires persistent and sustained action.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigent
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David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images Are Americans finally starting to feel the strain of soaring gas prices and stubborn inflation?—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Treasury yields have gone up in recent months as stubborn inflation reduces the likelihood of Fed rate cuts, Pisula notes, while geopolitical tensions add more long-term risk to rates.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Board president Kevin Smith said the poll workers took the correct actions with the adamant voter and Thursday’s board vote corrected his attempt to vote a second time.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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And Meg [Marinis] was very adamant.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Intransigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intransigent. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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